Information about #2A5540 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A5540 belongs to the Spring Green Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 85, 64) (16.5% red, 33.3% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 17 / 0 / 8 / 67 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced spring green, #2A5540 sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Roulette (#2A4D3E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Te Papa Green (#2B4B40) and Goblin (#34533D).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 85, 64) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2A5540 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2A5540 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A5540 color variations

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#2A5540 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #2A5540

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A5540
  • RGB42, 85, 64
  • CMYK17, 0, 8, 67
  • HSL151°, 34%, 25%
  • HSL Precise150.698°, 33.858%, 24.902%
  • HSV151°, 51%, 33%
  • HSB151°, 51%, 33%
  • HEX ID2A5540
  • DECIMAL ID2774336
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Spring Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
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